1856D Frequency Counter User Manual
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1. 10 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Initial Inspection 10 2 2 Connecting AC Power 10 2 3 Cooling and Ventilation 10 2 4 POSITION UNE 10 2 5 Warmling Up 11 3 OPERATION 3 1 Controls Indicators and Connectors 11 3 2 Operating Instructions 14 3 3 Frequency Measurements 14 3 4 Period Measurements 16 3 5 Total Measurements 16 3 6 RPM Measurements 16 3 7 Use of RS 232C Serial Interfacing 17 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Fuse Replacement 18 4 2 Adjustment and Calibration 18 4 3 Cleaning and Decontamination 18 5 OTHER 5 1 BNC Cable Considerations 19 5 2 Attenuator Probes 20 5 3 Line Frequency Measurements 20 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 1 Introduction This reciprocal FREQUENCY COUNTER is a microprocessor control2. 126V AC 50 60Hz F 0 5A 250 V 206 252V AC 50 60Hz F 0 2A 250 V 9W e Plug and Socket 3 wire ac power plug and 3 wire outlet Operating Environment TEMPERATURE 0 C to 40 C Accuracy Specified at 23 C 5 C HUMIDITY up to 85 RH Relative Humidity to 40 C without 9 temperature extremes causing condensation within the instrument e Storage Environment TEMPERATURE 20 C to 70 C HUMIDITY below 85 RH e Insulation Category II Portable equipment of local level Pollution Degree 2 Protection to IEC 529 Ordinary Information and specifications are subject to change without notice Please visit www bkprecision com for the most current product information 1 4 Supplied Accessories e Users Manual mmm 1 O BNC cable 1 Power cord 1 Spare FuSe 1 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Initial Inspection This instrument was carefully inspected both mechanically and electrically before shipment It should be physically free of damage To confirm this the instrument should be inspected for physical damage which may have occurred in transit Also verify that all supplied accessories have been included 2 2 Connecting AC Power This instrument
3. and or the 10 1 probe is recommended WARNING USE CAUTION WHEN MEASURING THE LINE FREQUENCY OF AN AC OUTLET USE THE PROBE TIP ONLY AND MEASURE BOTH SIDES OF THE LINE THE NEUTRAL SIDE WILL GIVE A ZERO READING AND THE HOT SIDE WILL PROVIDE THE DESIRED MEASUREMENT DO NOT USE THE GROUND LEAD OF THE PROBE REMEMBER THAT THE CHASSIS OF THE COUNTER AND THE GROUND LEAD OF THE PROBE ARE ALREADY AT EARTH GROUND VIA THE 3 WIRE POWER CORD OF THE INSTRUMENT TOUCHING THE GROUND LEAD TO THE HOT SIDE OF THE LINE WOULD PLACE A DIRECT SHORT ON THE POWER LINE THROUGH THE PROBE CABLE RESULTING IN A BIG SPARK DAMAGE TO THE PROBE CABLE AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE USER 21 BK CISION Limited One Year Warranty B amp K Precision Corp warrants to the original purchaser that its product and the component parts thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the data of purchase B amp K Precision Corp will without charge repair or replace at its option defective product or component parts Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form a sales receipt To obtain warranty coverage in the U S A this product must be registered by completing and mailing the enclosed warranty card to B amp K Precision Corp 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda CA 92887 within fifteen 15 days from proof of purchase 22 Exclusions This warranty does not apply i
4. 9999999 If this is exceeded the overflow message OF will be displayed b The ATTENUATOR LPF and COUPLING switches operate the same as they do in the frequency measurements modes 3 7 Use of RS 232C Serial Interfacing 1 Hardware Software Requirements IBM PC XT AT or compatible computer Microsoft Windows Serial port for connection with counter 2 Output Data Formats 1 Baud rate 9600BPS 1 start bit 0 8 data bit 1 stop bit 1 NONE PARITY 2 To Frequency counter Command Parameter Terminate Code H HOLD 0 OFF 1 ON CR 0DH 2 TOGGLE G GATE 0 0 01 SEC 1 0 1 SEC CR 0DH 2 1 SEC 8 10 SEC D DATA REQUEST DON T CARE CR ODH F FUNCTION SET N CR ODH R REMOTE 0 OFF CR ODH 1 ON N 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 5GHz F C FA NC FC PERIOD TOTAL RPM NC NC 3 From Frequency counter DATA UNIT 10BYTES include dp 4bytes CR 4 MAINTENANCE CAUTION FOR SAFETY IT IS ESSENTIAL TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND SERVICE THIS INSTRUMENT WARNING VOLTAGES WITHIN THIS INSTRUMENT ARE SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO BE LETHAL COVERS MUST NOT BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY PERSONS QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED TO DO SO AND THESE PERSONS SHOULD ALWAYS USE EXTREME CARE ONCE THE COVERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED 4 1 Fuse Replacement Disconnect and remove all connections from any live power source Unscrew the fuse holder with a screwdriver Remove the defec
5. BK PRECISION Instruction Manual Model 1856D 3 7GHz Frequency Counter WARRANTY Warranty service covers a period of one year from the date of original purchase In case of technical failure within one year repair service will be provided by our service center or sales outlet free of charge We charge customers for repairs after the one year warranty period has expired We charge for repairs regardless of the warranty period if failure resulted from the user s negligence natural disaster or accident For more professional repair service be sure to contact our service center or sales outlet Introduction Thank you for purchasing our product Electronic measuring instruments produced by us are high technology products made under strict quality control We guarantee their exceptional precision and utmost reliability For proper use of the product please read this operation manual carefully Note e To maintain the full precision and reliability of this product use it within the temperature range of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F and within a humidity of 45 to 85 e After turning on the power allow a warm up period of about 30 minutes before use e This equipment should be used with a triple line power cord for safety e Due to ongoing product development and improvement things such as exterior design and technical specifications can change without prior notice e f you have further questions concerning use of t
6. FREQUENCY 10 000000 MHz STABILITY 1 PPM 1 count LINE VOLTAGE STABILITY Less than 1 PPM with 10 line voltage variation TEMPERATURE STABILITY 5 PPM from 0 C to 50 C e MAX AGING RATE 5 PPM year INT STD OUT 10 MHz Internal Standard Frequency Output LEVEL 1 V p p or more TTL 10TTL CAPACITANCE 15pF EXT STD IN 10 MHz External Standard Frequency Input LEVEL 1 5Vrms to 5Vrms IMPEDANCE Approx 6000 ll DISPLAY CHARACTERISTICS DISPLAY Nine Digit 0 56 LED with M Mega or K Kilo Hz nano micro or milli n u m Sec GT GATE TIME H HOLD and OF OVERFLOW indicators FUNCTION and GATE TIME are user selected OF display is shown when the count exceeds 999 999 999 HOLD In the FREQUENCY PERIOD TOTAL RPM modes measurement in progress is stopped and the last complete measurement is displayed When HOLD is released a new measurement begins e GATE TIME Depending on input frequency lt 10 mS Somewhere between 0 9 and 9mS 0 1 S Somewhere between 9 and 90mS lt 1 S Somewhere between 90 and 900mS lt 10 S Somewhere between 0 9 and 9S NOTE LAST MEASUREMENT DISPLAY WILL REMAIN FOR 10 SECONDS AFTER SIGNAL OFF E DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Dimensions WxHxD 9 4 x 3 5 x 10 6 240 x 90 x 270mm e Weigh Approx 5 5lbs 2 5 kg 1 3 Equipment Ratings e AC Input and Fuse Ratings AC Input Fuse Power Max 103
7. KHz to 100MHz Time base stability res Table 1 x 10 Resolution and Number of Displayed Digits Time Base Selector Dresses r Lee wig sr Lem iar Le MER Time 0 eos Number of Display pee MEE Input A RESOLUTION 0 1 Hz 0s He mm 10 Hz 00 He Table 1 Max Input Voltage Level h b 8 3 MAX INPUT VOLTAGE ACV amp DCV RH TM SM 10M SOM 100M FREQUENCY Hz PERIOD RANGE TOTAL RANGE RPM RANGE FIG 1 MAX Input Level Input A 10 nS to 10 S DISPLAY n u m nano micro milli Sec with dec point Accuracy Time base stability 0 3 1 count 10 Hz to 30 MHz CAPACITY 0 to 999 999 999 OVER FLOW OF 600 to 600 x 105 RPM OVERFLOW OF E INPUT C CHARACTERISTICS FREQUENCY RANGE 80 MHz to 3 5 GHz SENSITIVITY COUPLING IMPEDANCE MAX INPUT LEVEL Accuracy 15mV from 80 MHz to 2000 MHz 20mV from 2000 MHz to 3 0 GHz 30mV from 3 0GHz to 3 2GHz 50mV from 3 2GHz to 3 5GHz AC only 50 Q 5 3 V rms sine wave Time base stability resolution table 2 1 count Resolution and Number of Displayed Digits Number Of anal Digits GESTO Input C RESOLUTION Table 2 E TIME BASE CHARACTERISTICS e TYPE TCO Temperature Controlled Oscillator
8. an external 10 MHz time base signal INT STD OUT sets up BNC to monitor the internal time base signal Replace fuse by unscrewing INT EXT TIME BASE BNC RS232C CONNECTOR Provides a connector through which the internal time base signal can be monitored or through which an external time base signal can be applied see item above The external signal should have a voltage range of 1 5 V 5 V rms Connector for serial interfacing with a computer 14 3 2 Operating Instructions a Connect the unit up to the AC power b Turn on the unit by pushing in the POWER on off switch c Setthe FUNCTION indicator position to FREQ A and the gate TIME indicator to the 1 Sec position CAUTION 1 APPLICATION OF INPUT VOLTAGES HIGHER THAN THE LIMITS LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION MAY DAMAGE THE COUNTER BEFORE APPLYING ANY SIGNAL TO THE INPUTS MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT DOES NOT EXCEED THESE SPECIFIED MAXIMUMS 2 FREQUENCY COUNTER GROUND POINTS ARE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO EARTH GROUND CONNECT GROUND OF THE CIRCUIT UNDER TEST TO THE FREQUENCY COUNTER GROUND ONLY 3 3 Frequency Measurements A INPUT A 0 1 Hz to 100 MHz a Apply the signal to be measured at input A b Setthe FUNCTION indicator to FREQ A c Select the resolution using the GATE TIME selector switch d The frequency is indicated on the display The gate indicator is lit while the measurement is in progress and the display is updated at the end of
9. d non North America shipping fees contact B amp K Precision Corp B amp K Precision Corp 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda CA 92887 Phone 714 921 9095 Facsimile 714 921 6422 Email service bkprecision com Include with the instrument your complete return shipping address contact name phone number and description of problem v4 8 2014 24
10. e HOLD function the display is held but the counter continues to increment When HOLD is released the display is updated and resumes counting B FUNCTION SWITCH This selects the desired operating mode a FREQ A When this mode is selected the counter reads the frequency of the input at A Resolution is selected using the GATE TIME b FREQ C When this mode is selected the counter reads the frequency of the input at C All readings are in MHz c PERIOD A When this mode is selected the counter reads the period of the input at A Resolution is selected using the GATE TIME d TOTAL A When this mode is selected the unit counts the cycles of the signal at input A and continuously displays that count e RPMA When this mode is selected the unit displays the RPM Revolutions Per Minute of the signal at input A 8 POWER SWITCH This push type switch turns on the power when pressed TILT STAND Pull out to adjust tilt ee S BEDS cS CP NERA 36 UD Jarpa o d id ACES HRS Sofa Rr bY SOON AA ALI cio 7 N IBOR 0 OF EN f laca OOH A dio 64b Le e in Korea NS Mad D AC INLET FIG 3 REAR PANEL AC power input connector 2 INT EXT TIME BASE SELECTOR 3 GROUND TERMINAL FUSE HOLDER Selects the source of the time base EXT STD IN sets up BNC as a nominal 6000 input impedance path for
11. each measurement interval e Engaging the HOLD switch freezes the display at the existing reading When HOLD is released the display is updated and resumes counting f Engage the ATTENUATOR if necessary When set to x10 pushed in the signal at input A is attenuated by a factor of approximately 10 before it is applied to the counter This helps prevent miscounting caused by noisy or improperly terminated high amplitude signals g Engage the LOW PASS FILTER LPF if necessary When this switch is 15 pushed in the signal at input A is routed through a low pass filter 3 dB point at approximately 100 KHz before it is applied to the counter This helps eliminate counting errors in low frequency measurements by minimizing effects of high frequency noise that may accompany the signal h When making measurements near the lower cut off frequency of input A 10 Hz or less use DC coupling Push in the DC COUPLING switch B INPUT C 80 MHz to 3 5 GHz CAUTION THE MAXIMUM INPUT TO THIS INPUT IS 3 Vrms OVER THE INPUT FREQUENCY RANGE THE X 10 ATTENUATOR DOES NOT APPLY Apply the signal to be measured at input C Set the FUNCTION indicator to FREQ C Select the resolution using the GATE TIME selector switch 0 0 5 p The frequency is indicated on the display The gate indicator is lit while the measurement is in progress and the display is updated at the end of each measurement interval e Engaging the HOLD switch
12. freezes the display at the existing reading When HOLD is released the display is updated and resumes counting f The ATTENUATOR LPF and COUPLING switches have no effect with input C 3 4 Period Measurements a Apply the signal to be measured at input A b Select the resolution using the GATE TIME selector switch The period is indicated on the display The gate indicator is lit while the measurement is in progress d The ATTENUATOR LPF and COUPLING switches operate the same as they do in the frequency measurements modes 16 3 5 Total Measurements The totalize mode is used to count the total number of events occurring during a specific time period The maximum frequency is 30 MHz a With the FUNCTION switch select the TOTAL A mode Gate and unit settings are ignored b Apply the signal to be measured at input A The accumulated counts will be displayed continuously to a maximum count of 999999999 If this is exceeded the overflow message OF will be displayed c The ATTENUATOR LPF and COUPLING switches operate the same as they do in the frequency measurements modes NOTE THE HOLD SWITCH MAY BE USED TO LATCH THE DISPLAY THE COUNTER HOWEVER WILL CONTINUE TO INCREMENT WHEN THE HOLD SWITCH IS RELEASED THE UPDATED COUNT WILL BE DISPLAYED 3 6 RPM Revolutions Per Minute Measurement a Apply the signal to be measured at input A The count will be displayed as revolutions per minute RPM Maximum count is 99
13. his product visit www bkprecision com Safety Summary Please take a moment to read these operating instructions thoroughly and completely before operating this instrument Pay particular attention to WARNINGS concerning conditions and actions that pose a hazard to the user and CAUTIONS describing conditions and actions that may damage the instrument e Before every use inspect the instrument and other accessories for signs of damage or abnormality e Keep your body isolated from ground e Never touch exposed wiring connections or any live circuit conductors e Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifications on the instrument Use caution when working above 60V DC or 30V AC rms Such voltages pose a shock hazard e Remember that line voltage is present on circuit points such as on off switches fuse power transformers etc even when the equipment is turned off e Remember that high voltage may appear at unexpected points in defective equipment Safety Symbols Y DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AN SEEEXPLANATION IN MANUAL ACALTERNATNGCURRENT eroun pcomecrcumev ES ruse CONTENTS 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 1 Introduction 5 1 2 Technical Specifications 6 1 3 Equipment Ratings 9 1 4 Supplied Accessories
14. led instrument for frequency measurement Due to uniquely developed LSI circuitry in an expanding reciprocal system high accuracy with 9 digit resolution is achieved with a one second gate time It covers a frequency range of from 0 1 Hz to 3 5 GHz based on a 10 MHz TCO Temperature Controlled Oscillator Other features include Low Pass Filter e RPM Revolutions Per Minute Measuring Function e External Frequency Standard Input with 9 Digit LED Display e Attenuator e Period e Total e e Line Filter Also provided is a self test function for a quick check of several operating modes Each mode can be selected by a front panel push button switch with automatic decimal points and indicators The high accuracy sensitivity and versatility of this counter make it an extremely valuable instrument to the scientist engineer experimenter and communications technician Lightweight and compact size make it practical for use by the hobbyist or field technician 1 2 Technical Specifications lil INPUT A CHARACTERISTICS FREQUENCY RANGE 0 1 Hz to 100 MHz DC coupled 30 Hz to 100 MHz AC coupled SENSITIVITY 30 mV rms COUPLING AC or DC selectable IMPEDANCE 1 MO resistance shunted by 40 pF ATTENUATOR x1 or x10 switch selectable e LOW PASS FILTER 3 dB point at approx 100 KHz switch selectable e ACCURACY 0 1Hz to 999Hz Time base stability 1 count 1Hz 1KHz to 99KHz Time base stability 1 count 0 1Hz 100
15. n progress 2 RS 232C INDICATOR TX transmitting RX receiving blinking 3 OVER FLOW INDICATOR OF is displayed when there is an overflow DISPLAY 9 digit 0 56 green LED display used for all readings NOTE LAST MEASUREMENT DISPLAY WILL REMAIN FOR 10 SECONDS AFTER SIGNAL OFF UNIT INDICATOR When lit indicates that the frequency displayed is in MHz KHz Hz and period is in nano micro or milli n u m Sec HOLD INDICATOR The HOLD function is engaged the when lit INPUT C Use this input for all frequency measurements above 80 MHz Female N type connector terminated in 500 9 LOW PASS FILTER With this switch pushed in the A input is routed through a low pass filter with a 3 dB point at approximately 100 KHz When it is released the A input is applied directly to the counter ATT SWITCH When this switch is set to x10 pushed in the A input is attenuated 10 1 before application to the counter With the switch set to x1 pushed out the A input signal is applied unattenuated The attenuator has no effect on the C input 2 COUPLE SWITCH This switch is used to select the input coupling mode AC or DC 3 INPUT A Use this input for frequency measurements below 100 MHz and all period measurements Female BNC connector Input impedance is1 MQ shunted by 40 12 pF 3 GATE TIME SWITCH This switch selects the degree of resolution on the display in all modes except TOTAL HOLD SWITCH In th
16. n the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alternations or repairs It is void if the serial number is alternated defaced or removed B amp K Precision Corp shall not be liable for any consequential damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use Some states do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary BK PRECISION y from state to state Model Number Date Purchased Service Information Warranty Service Please return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the below address Clearly state in writing the performance problem and return any leads connectors and accessories that you are using with the device Non Warranty Service Return the product in the original packaging to the below address Clearly state in writing the performance problem and return any leads connectors and accessories that you are using with the device Customers not on open account must include payment in the form of a money order or credit card For the most current repair charges contact the factory before shipping the product Return all merchandise to B amp K Precision Corp with pre paid shipping The flat 23 rate repair charge includes return shipping to locations in North America For overnight shipments an
17. requires 115V AC or 230V AC 50 60 Hz power through a 3 conductor AC power cable to be plugged into a three contact electrical outlet to secure grounding If adapted into a 2 conductor cable use the ground terminal on the rear panel for grounding the instrument CAUTION AC POWER OF THIS INSTRUMENT IS PRESET TO 115 V IN FACTORY BEFORE POWERING ON THIS INSTRUMENT CHECK AND MAKE SURE THE VOLTAGE OF THE POWER SOURCE IS SAME WITH THE MARKING OF UNIT IN CASE OF 230 V AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR on rear panel SHOULD BE SELECTED TO 230 V POSITION AND THE FUSE SHOULD BE CHANGED ACCORDING TO THE FUSE RATINGS IN THE SPECIFICATIONS 2 3 Cooling and Ventilation No special cooling and ventilation is required However the instrument should be operated where the ambient temperature is maintained 2 4 Position This instrument is built as a bench type instrument with rubber feet and tilt stand in place The stand up angle can be adjusted by changing the angle of the carrying handle 2 5 Warming Up Allow at least 30 minutes for the unit to warm up so that it can stabilize 3 OPERATION 3 1 Controls Indicators and Connectors FIG 2 FRONT PANEL D GATE INDICATOR The gate light when lit indicates the main gate is open and measurement is i
18. roviding a proper termination RG58 cable for example has a characteristic impedance of 500 The proper termination for this cable would therefore be a 500 resistor between the center conductor and the shield A standard BNC 504 cable termination is most often used for this Input A has an input impedance of 1 MO shunted by 40 pF Radio frequency measurements made at this input will experience standing waves and attenuation due to the shunt capacitance of the cable which adds to the shunt capacitance at the input For RF measurements at input A it is recommended that a 500 termination be used or that the cable be no longer than three feet 91 cm Input C has a built in impedance of 500 thus the need for an external termination is eliminated In situations where a 50Q termination could affect bias voltages or other DC voltages in the circuit under test a blocking capacitor should be used 5 2 Attenuator Probes When measuring signals at input A that will exceed its maximum input voltage level See FIG 1 a 10 1 attenuating probe such as an oscilloscope probe should be used NOTE 20 DO NOT USE A 10 1 PROBE WITH THE INPUT C THESE PROBES ARE DESIGNED WITH A 10 1 ATTENUATION FOR AN INSTRUMENT WITH AN INPUT RESISTANCE OF 1 M Q THE 50 O TERMINATION OF INPUT C WOULD RESULT IN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH ATTENUATION 5 3 Line Frequency Measurements When making line frequency measurements use of the LOW PASS FILTER the ATTENUATOR
19. tive fuse Install a new fuse of the SAME SIZE AND RATING Screw the fuse holder back in ooocmp CAUTION REPLACEMENT FUSES MUST HAVE THE SAME SIZE AND RATING AS THOSE BEING REPLACED 4 2 Adjustment and Calibration Regular adjustment and calibration of this instrument is recommended The procedures involved should be executed by qualified and authorized personnel only 4 3 Cleaning and decontamination The instrument can be cleaned with a soft clean cloth to remove any oil grease or grime Never use liquid solvents or detergents If the instrument gets wet for any reason dry it using low pressure clean air at less than 25 PSI Use care and caution around the window cover areas where water could leak into the instrument while drying 5 OTHER 5 1 BNC Cable Considerations The accuracy of radio frequency measurements can be affected by the connections between the signal source and counter The main issues involved are 19 standing waves and cable shunt capacitance Waves propagating along a transmission line will be reflected at its ends if the line is not terminated in its characteristic impedance These reflections will set up standing waves in the line which may cause damage to the signal source or produce inaccurate measurements This effect increases as the cable length reaches one fourth of the wavelength for the frequency being measured Standing waves can be minimized by keeping cable lengths short or eliminated by p
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